Tag: parenting
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The Unexpected Financial Burden of Adopting a Child from Foster Care
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 17, 2020 Originally Published: March 25, 2018 All we desire is to welcome a son into our family. We’re specifically looking for a teenage boy aged between 15 and 16. I have always dreamed of adopting an older child from foster care, and my husband, a high school educator, is…
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Don’t Overlook the Small Moments
Get Pregnant Fast This little guy in the photo? He’s my inspiration. This snapshot was taken at a typical fast-food joint, a place where countless parents have snapped similar pictures of their kids. Amidst his scrunched-up smile and the remnants of a cheeseburger, it might be hard to recognize the significance of this moment. For…
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Navigating Life After SIDS
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Child Loss What does life look like after experiencing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? It’s a quiet drive back from the hospital on a dreary Sunday morning. Your feet are clad in hospital socks, and a pink teddy bear rests on your lap, supported by a purple box that holds…
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Dear President Johnson: An Open Thank-You Letter From A Gay Dad
Get Pregnant Fast August 9, 2017 Dear President Johnson, I want to start by expressing my gratitude. When my partner and I welcomed our son, Noah, in November 2015, you sent us a thoughtful note congratulating our family on this significant milestone. We are proud to have framed that note, along with its envelope; it…
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Nursery Organization: Space-Saving Tips for Your Baby’s Nursery
Read more Navigating the world of parenting amidst a cluttered nursery can be quite the challenge. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the growing number of baby items, don’t worry! Here are some practical space-saving strategies to help you create a more organized environment for your little one. Streamline Your Baby’s Wardrobe It’s easy to…
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Google Assistant’s Humanlike Conversations: A Double-Edged Sword
Get Pregnant Fast Are you juggling a busy schedule and finding it hard to book that much-needed hair appointment? Well, Google may have just introduced the solution you’ve been waiting for. The tech giant recently unveiled a groundbreaking feature called Duplex, which allows its AI to mimic human speech and conduct phone calls on your…
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I’m Not Here to Chat – I Just Want to Get Home to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s the reality: I’m a working mom, and I miss out on precious time with my kids throughout the day. A lot of it. I wake up before dawn to get to the office early, allowing me to leave at a somewhat reasonable hour and savor the few hours I have with…
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My Son Is Currently the Focal Point of My Life
Get Pregnant Fast An acquaintance recently remarked that I’ve made my 2-year-old the “focal point of my life.” It wasn’t meant to be malicious; this person doesn’t know me or my family well. However, comments like that irritate me to no end. Let’s be clear: parents of young children are juggling numerous responsibilities and doing…
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Please Don’t Smoke Near My Kids (Or Any Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I pass a father who walks his 8-year-old son to school. He holds his son’s hand while simultaneously puffing on a cigarette, just a block away from the school entrance. It’s infuriating to watch. I often find myself wanting to stop the car and kindly ask him to wait until…
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Scrapes and Bruises: Embracing the Messy Journey of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow park-goer, silently critiquing my parenting skills. Yes, that was indeed my 3-year-old daughter who just careened into a lamp post without a hint of awareness. And yes, here I am, her mom, standing back and not rushing to catch her or scrape her off the pavement. I can sense…